LENS REVIEW SHOT on FILM: Kerlee 35 mm F/1.2
ARE YOU CRAZY―WHY USE FILM ? Is it anachronistic to test a brand new lens on an older film camera instead of a digital camera? Possibly. All the same, I love film. [read more]
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Sharp? Look Again!
SHARPNESS: A BOURGEOIS ADDICTION Tack sharp. Insanely sharp. Razor sharp. Our relentless pursuit of sharpness is like giving birth to a porcupine, backwards. Looking at gear ads and the photo [read more]
A Glamping Photo Safari in Africa
Photographing animals in the wild can be a challenge, especially the big 5, which includes lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards. First, you have to go out in the bush [read more]
Long Exposure Photography – A One Shot Wonder In Brighton
I was based in Brighton over the Christmas period and managed to grab a few minutes in between festivities to photograph the old West Pier. I’d seen images of the [read more]
Sharp Eyes for A New Year
My mother used to say “keep your eyes peeled” as if I had two ripening bananas in my head. Well, keeping our eyes peeled, and being vigilant, is certainly good [read more]
Expand Your Photographic Limits, By Using Colour Balance Creatively
Have you ever looked at a photograph and immediately thought that the colour was a bit “off”? Believe it or not, it might have been done that way on purpose. [read more]
Get Close To Christmas
GET CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS by Jim Austin Jimages It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. When you are out photographing with your family and friends, do Just This: Get [read more]
A Straightforward Guide To What Shutter Speed Does
When you’re new to the world of photography and trying to get your bearings on all of the terminology and desperately trying to figure out all of the settings on [read more]
Fall Compositions: 7 Tips for Clarity
Each season has its own beauty. Come Fall, there are rosy-hued streaks of light at sunrise, crimson and gold in the trees, and crisp morning light. Some years, Autumn is our [read more]
Best (Creative) Cameras for Landscape Photography
Three top cameras, key landscape camera settings, and some great accessories will get you ready for super landscapes this Fall, says Apogee Photo educator Jim Austin MA. CANON PLUS NIKON [read more]
Best Camera For Street Photography
What is the best camera for today’s street photography? So many excellent options exist today. When you try out new gear, the technology can sometimes get in the way. Despite [read more]
Nova Scotia Nikons: 20mm 50mm 85mm and 200-500mm Lenses
Apogee Photo Coach Jim Austin deploys four Nikon lenses while sailing in Nova Scotia to uncloak ideas in visual design. One August summer morning before sunrise, I photographed [read more]
Wedding Photography – 20 Expert Tips To Help You Improve Your Skills
From the moment you get your first DSLR camera and begin to show an interest in pursuing photography in an amateur or professional capacity, it’s only a matter of time [read more]
NIKKOR 200-500mm Lens Review – Zoom Sharp and Zoom Smooth
Thinking of adding a Nikon lens to your gear? The NIKKOR 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR is an excellent option to consider, and we review it here. Our goal for this review [read more]
The Off Camera Flash Photography Advantage
What do you have in common with Ansel Adams? Like Ansel, who learned flash photography, it is never too late to learn a new technique to expand your skills. In this [read more]